Pecan & Butterscotch Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"Great Gift Idea, lots of other in the jar recipes in my recipe selection"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 24-36 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup high protein crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup wheat cereal
• 3⁄4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans

directions

1. Layer the ingredients in the order given in a one quart wide mouth canning jar.
2. Firmly pack each ingredient in place.
3. It will be a tight fit, but all ingredients will fit in the jar.
4. Use pinking shears to cut an 8 or 9 inch circle from gingham, calico, or a seasonal fabric.
5. Place the fabric over the wide mouth lid and rim and secure with a rubber band.
6. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band.
7. Attach a card to the ribbon or raffia with the following mixing and baking directions: Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl.
8. Add 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla.
9. Use hands to mix the wet and dry ingredients together.
10. When completely blended, roll into large walnut sized balls.
11. Place on unprepared cookie sheets and use the palm of your hand to flatten each cookie ball.
12. Bake at 350 in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.